Investment advice from your Minister

Rev. ShawnJanuary 3, 2024

As the calendar turns from one year to the next, it’s a natural time to take stock of the return on whatever investments we have made with our lives over the prior year. With anxiety over the economy so often in the news, we could be easily seduced into thinking our bottom line is the…

Vancouver Unitarians vote to encourage members to move money out of Big 5 Banks

EnvironmentDecember 11, 2023

Vancouver, BC – As the world braces for another disappointing conclusion of the annual global climate talks, COP 28 in Dubai, Vancouver Unitarians “light one candle rather than curse the darkness.” We believe that action is the antidote to despair, so we have voted to encourage our members to defund fossil fuels by moving money…

Art for Refugees: Silent Auction on now until Dec. 10th

BlogNovember 23, 2023

Art for Refugees, a silent auction of art work by Karen Brumelle, is happening now in the Fireside Room through until December 10 at 12:15p.m. All money collected at this sale will be donated to the Refugee Team of the Vancouver Unitarians. Bids can be made on items in Fireside on Sundays after service. Please…

Celebrating Our Story: History plaque dedicated in our courtyard

Blog, Campus, Our SpaceNovember 7, 2023

“Let these buildings be the realization of our dreams and ever remain a present charge upon our minds and hearts and hands. The result will be a joyful song of continuation.” So these words remind us, from the dedication of the UCV campus on September 25, 1964. They, and other seminal texts are now inscribed…

John Gibbard Memorial Award: Nominate a young person working for a better world

Social JusticeSeptember 14, 2023

Do you know a young person, or a group of young people, who deserve to be recognized for their commitment to making the world a better place? Nominate them for this year's John Gibbard Memorial Award! On the occasion of United Nations Day, October 24th, the United Nations Association in Canada – Vancouver Branch annually presents…

Got ideas on the housing crisis? Join us tonight

Social JusticeJune 22, 2023

The Vancouver Unitarians have been part of the life of this city since 1909. We know it's now harder than ever to find affordable, secure housing. Many members of our congregation and their friends and family in the wider community have felt the impacts of the city's unaffordability first hand, facing precarious living situations or…

Farewell and Thank you: Celebrating Rev. Lara’s time at UCV

In the InterimJune 19, 2023

Sunday at UCV was a bittersweet occasion as a big crowd gathered in Hewett Centre and the courtyard after service for a BBQ lunch and a celebration of Rev. Lara Cowtan and her three years as our Interim Minister. Members and staff shared words of appreciation with Rev. Lara for her leadership during these…

Thank you from our Partner Church Committee

Denominational AffairsJune 15, 2023

A huge thank you to the congregation for stepping up to help our partner church in Rutana, Burundi! With the generous amount donated during the collection at our May 14 service, and some extra donations from parishioners, we were able to raise the amount estimated to make their new church building usable. We look forward…

Update from the Healthy Relations Team

GroupsJune 5, 2023

The Healthy Relations Team (HRT) came together last fall. Such a team had existed a few times over the years and has been wanted in recent years. At the request of our interim minister Rev. Lara Cowtan, the current HRT emerged and grew to seven or eight members in a matter of months. Our members…

Summer volunteers needed

Jobs - Volunteer, SummerJune 5, 2023

The Vancouver Unitarians are sustained by the generosity and care of our membership. Our community is also sustained by the dedication of volunteers. Whatever you are able to give, your contributions to this community are valued. Here are a couple of great opportunities to contribute to UCV: Kiersten and Olivia take vacation time in…

Participants wanted! Share your ideas on housing

Social JusticeMay 21, 2023

Do you have experience you’d like to share to do with housing affordability and housing insecurity? If so, we’d like to hear from you! Metro Vancouver Alliance is asking participating organizations to organize Listening Circles on the topic, to help inform a new campaign they’re planning on the issue of housing affordability. MVA is…

Rev. Shawn Gauthier starts in August

Ministerial transitionMay 16, 2023

Mark your calendars! Our new Settled Minister, Rev. Shawn Gauthier, starts at UCV in August. We can’t wait to welcome Rev. Gauthier as we begin this new chapter together as Vancouver Unitarians. Want to know more about our new minister? Check out his biography here or reach out to get in touch.

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Investment advice from your Minister

Vancouver Unitarians vote to encourage members to move money out of Big 5 Banks

Art for Refugees: Silent Auction on now until Dec. 10th

Celebrating Our Story: History plaque dedicated in our courtyard

Farewell and Thank you: Celebrating Rev. Lara’s time at UCV

Thank you from our Partner Church Committee

Update from the Healthy Relations Team

Summer volunteers needed

Rev. Shawn Gauthier starts in August

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